US Bridges

Northside Drive over Nancy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104420

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,170
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over Nancy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,985 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 9212
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86336, -84.40474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,170 (2024)
Projected traffic11,985 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive over Nancy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Drive over Nancy Creek carry?

About 7,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.